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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Adventuresome.
(b) Average.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Solitary.

2. Aschenbach has a _______ complexion.
(a) Dark.
(b) Ashen.
(c) Pale.
(d) Rosy.

3. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Bad health.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Gullibility.
(d) Psychosis.

4. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.
(a) Young.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Strange.
(d) Middle-aged.

5. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.
(a) Impulses.
(b) Desire to please.
(c) Rigidness.
(d) Parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

2. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.

3. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

4. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

(see the answer key)

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